The Impact of Sci Fi on Technology

Explore the profound influence of science fiction on technological advancements in this captivating 56-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into the visionary ideas of Isaac Asimov and iconic franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars, examining how they've shaped modern innovations. Discover the evolution of communication devices, from the fictional communicators to today's smartwatches. Investigate the progress in 3D printing, from food to habitats on Mars. Analyze the development of artificial intelligence, holographic technology, and augmented reality. Discuss ethical implications of emerging technologies such as deep fakes, self-driving cars, and genetic engineering. Reflect on the future of robotics, synthetic beings, and human augmentation. Consider how science fiction continues to influence our perception of the future and drives technological innovation.

Intro
Childhood
Isaac Asimov
Quiz
Star Wars
Rambling
William Shatner
Commander Data
Communicator
Tablet
Star VII
Palm Pilot
Enterprise
No Buttons
TwoWay Communicator
Watch
Replicator
Printing Food
Printing Houses
Printing on Mars
Teleportation
Blind Person
Spectrum
Artificial Intelligence
Byzantine of Man
Sofia
Synthetic
Tony Stark
Hologram
Elijah Wood
Treadmill
Minority Report
The Future We Want
Deep Fake
SelfDriving Car
The Future
Genetic Engineering
Robotics
Synthetics
Memory
God
Cyberpunk
The Floor
Matrix
The Orbital
Pokemon Go
Simplicity
Cobras
Gaming the System
Your Point of View
This is a Probable Future